1994 Ford B700
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1994 Ford B700. Newest first.
The hand throttle cable can wear the brass swivel block on the governor lever through which it passes.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This wear can result in the governor jamming in thedamaged swivel and could prevent the governor lever from returning to the idle position.
Remedy
Dealers will install a revised governor lever with a stainless steel swivel. Also letters will be sent to vehicle owners that have the same vehicles but do not have a ford installed hand throttle advising them that they may require service if they have had an after market hand throttle installed.
A connector in the wiring where the tilt hood mounted lamps attach to the vehicle wiring harness was built without sealing plugs. Moisture, road salt or other contaminants can enter the connection resulting in crossed circuits, shorts or corrosion of the wiring of the connector.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The headlamps or other front-end lighting systems can malfunction as a result of this condition increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the connector and install sealing plugs in the open cavities. If the inspection reveals corrosion, a new connector will be installed.
System: electrical system; battery. vehicle description: medium duty school bus chassis equipped with hydraulic brakes, tilt hoods, 5.9L, 6.6L or 7.6L diesel engines or 6.1L or 7.0L gasoline engines and originally sold or currently registered in connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Engine shutdown, loss of power steering assist, or loss of hydraulic brake boost can occur which may result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the junction box, main power terminal the starter or starter relay and terminals at the existing junction block. The wiring of the hydraulic brake circuit will also be modified by bypassing the junction block. The new terminals will be made from an alloy material more resistant to salt corrosion.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Underhood fuel leakage and fires
A diesel fuel return line IS alleged to fail in the underhood area causing fires
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